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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.78, 1,216.86 and 550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.78, 1,216.86 and 550.20 is: 759.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.78 : 1,216.86 = 550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.78/1,216.86 = 550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.78x = 1,216.86 × 550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.78x = 669,516.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,516.37/881.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.28

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